Morocco
Rabat Airport New Terminal Opens August 2024
The new terminal at Rabat-Salé airport should enter service at the end of July or beginning of August. The first flights expected would notably concern departures to the holy sites for Umrah .
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Morocco lawyer wins 330000 dirhams from State over mother's death
A young lawyer from Marrakech reopened his mother’s case, who died during childbirth in a public hospital. The administrative court found service failures and awarded 330,000 dirhams to her heirs.
Morocco
Morocco Cannabis Seizures Rise Against Global Decline Trend
Global cannabis resin seizures have fallen by more than 50% since 2020 . But Morocco appears to be going against the trend: seizures there are increasing, to the point of putting North Africa ahead of Western Europe in 2024.
Morocco
Morocco Maritime Fleet Revival Strategy 2024
Morocco wants to revive a strong and competitive national maritime fleet . The country depends 95% on maritime transport for its trade, but its flag has significantly declined since the 1970s.
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Morocco illegal transport khattafa summer safety risks
With summer, illegal transport is resurfacing in several Moroccan cities. Behind the quick fix solution for passengers, specialists are warning above all about the risk in case of accident, due to the lack of legal framework and sufficient protection.
Morocco
Morocco Electronic Payments 2026: Merchants Demand Free Terminals
Morocco is accelerating electronic payments, with a fee reduction planned from October 1, 2026. But small merchants are demanding free terminals , training, and a gradual transition.
Morocco
Rabat Police Command Center 1400 Cameras Real-Time Surveillance
Rabat has a new police command center connected to more than 1,400 urban cameras . The system is designed to monitor the city in real time, manage calls to 19, and coordinate interventions more quickly.
Morocco
Morocco Onion Crisis: From Exporter to Importer in Months
Morocco, usually a supplier of onions to West Africa, had to import massively this season. Poor harvests, low stocks, and rising prices have reversed trade flows in favor of the Netherlands, Spain, and France.
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Morocco Western Sahara Kuwait Spain Economic Resources
Spanish experts are relaunching the debate on Western Sahara, not only from a political angle, but also an economic one. They believe the territory could become a "little Kuwait" due to its natural resources.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc summer 2026 seats MRE travel expansion
Royal Air Maroc is significantly strengthening its summer program for 2026. The airline plans nearly 8.2 million seats and 86 destinations, with a particular focus on supporting the travel of Moroccans living abroad .
Morocco
Tangier Beach Crackdown: Illegal Vendors Removed Summer 2024
Tangier authorities are stepping up operations against illegal beach occupation. Chairs, tables, umbrellas, unauthorized installations and horses offered to summer visitors are being targeted to make the coastline more accessible during the summer season.
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Morocco Frontier Markets Status MSCI Reclassification Challenges
Morocco is still classified among frontier markets by MSCI. Its market is largely accessible to foreign investors, but four operational components are still deemed insufficient. However, the report does not allow these alone to constitute an exhaustive list of conditions for reclassification.